In a significant case of fraud, a couple from Inagi City, Tokyo, has been arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police for allegedly collecting job applicants through social media to commit fraudulent purchases using stolen credit card information. Both Harajima and his wife, Airisa, were charged with creating and sharing forged electronic records and violations of organized crime laws. While Harajima remains silent regarding the charges, Airisa has confessed to their involvement in the scheme.

According to police investigations, the couple advertised 'dark jobs' on social media with enticing offers such as 'work from home' and 'side jobs,' recruiting individuals aged between 40 to 50. They directed these recruits to purchase a total of five mobile phones between September 25 and October 8, using stolen credit card information. The total value of these phones amounted to approximately 448,000 yen, which they purportedly intended to sell on flea markets after purchasing.

Airisa admitted that their actions were intended to evade police capture and sounded remorseful over the fraudulent activities. She stated they used flea market sites to pay the applicants as a cover. This incident sheds light on the growing trend of online fraud, especially using social media platforms, raising concerns about the effectiveness of measures in place to protect potential job seekers from such scams.